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Exhibition: Jubilate
The Musical and Scientific Life of 18th century Bath As well as the 250th anniversary of the Royal Crescent 2017 also marks the 250th anniversary of William Herschel taking up the post of Director of Music in Bath. Herschel later went on to make major astronomical discoveries, but his passion for music continued throughout his…
Jubilate Concert Series: The Long 18th Century: English Songs and Dance Tunes
The Long 18th Century: English Songs and Dance Tunes The acclaimed duo Chris Green and Sophie Matthews present an evening of 18th century popular music. Using a beguiling blend of original instruments such as the cittern, English border bagpipes and Baroque oboe as well as modern folk instruments, Green Matthews breathe new life into material from…
Jubilate Concert Series: The Musician/Astronomer and Friends: The private music of Herschel, Linley, Jackson and others in Bath in the 1760s and ‘70s
The Musician/Astronomer and Friends: The private music of Herschel, Linley, Jackson and others in Bath in the 1760s and ‘70s Sara Stowe (Harpsichord and Fortepiano) Ibi Azziz (Cello and Viola da Gamba) Simon Koderand (Violin) Matthew Spring (Guitars) Bath Spa graduate students (Singers) This concert explores the elegies, sonatas, songs and solos heard at the…
Jubilate Concert Series: LINA: Movement in the Museum
LINA: Movement in the Museum by Forged Line Dance Company Watch the story of William and Caroline Herscehl unfold through contemporary dance: Forged Line Dance Company will be bringing beautiful movement and dance to different spaces in the Herschel Museum, in a unique performance event. Saturday 21st October At the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 01225…
Jubilate Concert Series: A Bath Musical Assembly
A Bath Musical Assembly A concert in the Tea Room, of vocal and instrumental music from the time of William Herschel by the Bath Spa Georgian Band. Free booking from Bath Spa Live www.bathspalive.com Wednesday 25th October at 4 pm
Jubilate Concert Series: For the Benefit of Mr Herschel
For the Benefit of Mr Herschel A Georgian ensemble performed by the Vauxhall Players featuring instrumental and vocal items by Herschel and his contemporaries including the London musicians he worked with. Wednesday 25th October at 7.30 pm At the Upper Assembly Rooms Tickets £12, £10 and £6 from Bath Spa Live www.bathspalive.com
Jubilate Concert Series: Lutes etcetera followed by Sacré et profane – airs, dances and motets from 17th century France
Lutes etcetera Drawing on his experience of making his own instruments, Din Ghani explores the evolution and eclipse of the European lute and other stringed instruments and the emergence of the English guittar, which became a favourite in later 18th century Bath. Followed by Sacré et profane – airs, dances and motets from 17th century…